Posted on 04/20/2009 4:40:13 PM PDT by SandRat
NANGARHAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan, April 20, 2009 Joined by government and local leaders, the provincial reconstruction team here celebrated the completion of the Grand Canal repair project during an April 12 ribbon-cutting ceremony in Jalalabad.
Nangarhar Gov. Gul Agha Sherzai and PRT commander Air Force Lt. Col. Steven Cabosky, along with other government and tribal officials, spoke to the crowd about the benefits the repaired canal will provide to the provinces agriculture economy. This project represents hope for the people of Afghanistan, Cabosky said. It was identified by the government as one of the most important needs of the province, and was a coordinated effort between the government and PRT. Afghans will enjoy the fruits of this project for years to come. The canal repairs provide better irrigation, more crops, more jobs and a better economy for the Nangarhar people, Cabosky continued. While the enemies of Afghanistan offer only destruction and death, this project demonstrates the governments commitment to building a better future for the children of Afghanistan. The project will directly benefit more than 60,000 families, Sherzai said at the ceremony. Reconstruction in Nangarhar is successful because we have the support of the people, the governor said. The Grand Canal was one of our biggest projects, and it was repaired through the help of our friends. Its a very important project, and today is a great day for all Nangarhar people. (Air Force Capt. Dustin Hart of the Nangarhar Provincial Reconstruction Team serves in the 1st Infantry Divisions 3rd Brigade Combat Team public affairs office.) |
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In the mean time the passed a law for Shiites were the women cannot go out alone and there is no rape in marriage. It is time to let them fend for themselves.
Grow them poppy plants!
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